NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT John A. & Shirley White is the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows;

CERTIFICATE NO.411 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2007
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Parcel # R02-1N-11-0000-0008-2000
West 1/4 of the West 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Calhoun County, Florida ( Also referred to as Parcel 19-A )

Said property being in the County of CALHOUN, STATE OF FLORIDA. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be SOLD to the highest bidder at the Courthouse door on September 6, 2012 At 10:00 A.M. CST.

SHALL BE PRESENTED to the City Council, City of Blountstown, for second and final adoption at the Regular City council Meeting to be held Tuesday, the 14th day of August, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room at 17262 NW Angle Street, Blountstown, Fl. 32424.

This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage as provided by law.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS desiring to be heard on the adoption of the aforesaid Ordinance No. 2012-03 are cordially invited to be in attendance at this meeting.

COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE in its entirety may be obtained at City Hall, 20591 Central Ave. W. Blountstown, Florida 32424 between the working hours of M-F 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners hereby requests sealed proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide the following:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA

Interested parties should submit an original and 6 copies of proposals, sealed and clearly labeled “Sealed RFQ Emergency Management Contractual Services”. Proposals must be received by 12:00 P.M. (CT) on Monday, August 06, 2012 at the Clerk of Court Office at 20859 Central Avenue East, Room 130, Blountstown, Florida 324240, 2012. Proposals will be publicly opened on Monday, August 06, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. (CT) in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the basement of the Courthouse. The Selection Committee will then evaluate the proposals and present recommendations to the Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners. The meeting of the selection committee shall be open to the public.

Any proposals received after 12:00 P.M. (CT) on Monday, August 06, 2012, will be deemed ineligible and returned. The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all documents received, waive formalities and re-advertise and award the RFQ in the best interest of Calhoun County.

The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin or handicap status.

Anyone wishing to obtain RFQ documents or have any questions may contact the Emergency Management Office at 850-674-8075. Any questions concerning the RFQ specifications should be directed to Mr. Don A. O’Bryan, Emergency Management Director.

Legal Notice

FALL 2010 CDBG IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #013.068

NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS

The City of Blountstown will receive sealed bids from any qualified person, company or corporation interested in providing the requested services for the following project:

FALL 2010 CDBG IMPROVEMENTS

The project consist of the installation of approximately 2,800 LF of 6” forcemain, 3,400 LF of 6” watermain, and the replacement of 1 lift station. This project is being funded by a Small Cities Neighborhood Revitalization Community Development Block Grant.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at Preble-Rish, Inc., 20684 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, FL 32424, (850)674-3300. Cost for plans and specifications will be $ 100.00 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to PREBLE-RISH, INC.

The substantial completion date for this project will be 150 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder and fully complete with 180 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date will be set at $500.00 per day.

Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed bid, for the “FALL 2010 CDBG IMPROVEMENTS”

Bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, on August 28, 2012, at the City of Blountstown City Hall, 20591 Central Avenue West, Blountstown, Florida 32424, and will be opened and read aloud at 6:00 p.m. on August 28, 2012 at the scheduled City Council meeting. The City of Blountstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Handicapped Accessible/Fair Housing Jurisdiction.

The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes and all special and supplementary conditions of the CDBG contract award (see specifications). A Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the Bid shall accompany the Bid. The City of Blountstown reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All Bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening.

A mandatory pre-bid conference shall be held at the office of Blountstown City Hall, 20591 Central Avenue West, Blountstown, FL 32424 at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, August 14, 2012. Prequalification packages must be received by Preble-Rish prior to the pre-bid conference.

All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business to the State of Florida.

Legal Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTHJUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NUMBER: 12-173DR
IN RE: THE INTEREST OF:
E.H.T, a Minor Child.

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Neil A. Speers
Address Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Joint Petition for Adoption and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Plaintiff’s attorney, J. David House, 16865 SE River Street, Blountstown, Florida 32424, on or before August 25, 2012, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief sought.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on this 23rd day of July, 2012.

RUTH W. ATTAWAY
CLERK

Legal Notice

ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CALHOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING :

RESIDENTIAL WATER WELL

UNTIL 12:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 2012 BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON AUGUST 21, 2012 AT 5:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS IS PRACTICAL.

INFORMATION MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE “SHIP” OFFICE OR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL DAN CLEMONS AT 674-2571 or 674-4451

THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.

CALHOUN COUNTY IS /AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FAIR HOUSING COUNTY

Legal Notice

ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CALHOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC SYSTEMS ON TUESDAY, August 21, 2012. BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE BY 12:00 P.M. AND WILL BE OPENED AT 5:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS IS PRACTICAL.

SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE “SHIP” OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL DAN CLEMONS AT 674-2571or 674-4551

THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.

CALHOUN COUNTY IS /AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FAIR HOUSING COUNTY

Legal Notice

BID NOTICE
STATE HOUSING INITAITIVES
“SHIP PROGRAM”

The Calhoun Board of County Commissioners will accept sealed bids on behalf of its State Housing Initiatives Partnership “SHIP” Program for the rehabilitation on houses until 12:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Bids may be delivered to the Clerk’s Office in the Calhoun County Courthouse, Blountstown, Florida 32424. Bids must arrive before deadline. Bids will be opened at 5:00 p.m. or as soon afterwards as possible. Bids must be sealed in an envelope marked “sealed bid for ship rehab” and identified by the name of the firm, and the date and time of the bid opening.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thrusday, August 9, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. local time in room 117 in the Calhoun County Building Department located on the 1st floor of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Bid sheets and specifications will be available at the meeting. It is the responsibility of the contractor to purchase all permits deemed necessary. Bidders must provide proof of general liability and workman’s compensation insurance in the bid package. The insurance must be in force at the time of the bid opening. As an alternative to providing workman’s compensation insurance, the prospective bidder shall provide proof of worker’s compensation exemption. Any person claiming to be exempt shall be subject to an on-the-job inspection for proof of exemption and license of all workers on job site.

Minority contractors are encouraged to participate. Calhoun County is an equal opportunity jurisdiction. The Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality. The signing of the contract is contingent upon the approval of and/or release of funds by the Florida housing finance agency.

CALHOUN COUNTY IS /AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FAIR HOUSING COUNTY.

Legal Notice

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 07-2012-CA-000126

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
Plaintiff,

vs.

DONNA CAIN, et. al.,
Defendant(s),

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: Heirs, Beneficiaries, and Devisees of the Estate of Carol Jane Bryan A/K/A Carolyn Jane Bryan,
last known residents: Unknown
current resident unknown, and all persons claiming by, through, under or against the named Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property located in Calhoun County, Florida:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/3 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE RUN NORTH 840 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 112, PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF CALHOUN COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK 112, PAGE 37, 350 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 840 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 350 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

has been filed against you and your are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Aldridge Connors, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorney, at 7000 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 307, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 (Phone Number: 561-392-6391), within 30 days of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before September 3, 2012 on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated on July 24, 2012.

RUTH ATTAWAY
As Clerk of the Court

Legal Notice

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (07.02)
1st Public Hearing Notice

The Town of Altha is considering applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a FFY 2012 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to $600,000. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes:
1. To benefit low and moderate income persons;

2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or

3. To meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.

The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, or economic development and include such improvement activities as acquisition of real property, loans to private-for-profit business, purchase of machinery and equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings, and energy conservation. Additional information regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken will be provided at the public hearing. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons.

In developing an application for submission to DCA, the Town of Altha must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the Town is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community's economic and community development needs will be held at Altha Town Hall, 25586 North Main St, Altha, FL 32421 on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. (Central Time). For information concerning the public hearing contact Altha Town Hall at (850) 762-3280.

The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact the Town of Altha, at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Altha Town Hall, (850) 762-3280 at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call Altha Town Hall, (850) 762-3280. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting should contact Altha Town Hall, (850) 762-3280 at least seven calendar days prior to the meeting.